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1980 Map of Wassaw Sound, 1983 Print
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1980 Map of Wassaw Sound

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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Wilmington Island and the neighboring community of Wilmington Park anchor the northwestern corner of this coastal study, marking the transition from residential development to the complex estuarine environments of the Georgia coast. The map emphasizes the intricate network of tidal waterways, including the Wilmington River, Bull River, and Wassaw Creek, which weave through Romerly Marsh Creek and around numerous barrier islands. This 1980 edition provides a high-resolution view of the bathymetry within the Wassaw Sound, documenting the shifting underwater topography and sandbars near Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. Significant protected areas are clearly delineated, from the coastal defenses of Fort Pulaski National Monument in the north to the uninhabited reaches of Little Tybee Island and Williamson Island. The mapping of features like Cape Charlotte and Cape May alongside depth contours illustrates the ongoing interaction between the Atlantic Ocean and the fragile marshes of Chatham County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions44 x 24.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain